It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (2014)
Costume & Scenic Design – Adams State University Theatre
Full Production Description:
This nostalgic radio-play adaptation of a holiday classic required a 1940s radio station setting and period-specific costuming to support a dynamic ensemble cast. The scenic design featured a fully realized WBFR studio space, including holiday dressing, faux broadcast booths, and on-stage Foley effects. Costumes emphasized silhouettes, colors, and accessories authentic to the era.
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- Created floor-length skirts, structured jackets, and suspenders with 1940s lines
- Designed scenic signage and broadcast props, including applause and on-air lightboxes
- Coordinated mic block layout to support choreographed blocking and transitions
- Decorated with wreaths, garland, and vintage Christmas details for holiday authenticity
- Integrated live sound effects table and dressing for Foley artist visibility
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- Honored mid-century aesthetics through layered character styling and furniture layout
- Supported ensemble storytelling with costumes that could represent multiple roles quickly
- Balanced warmth and nostalgia with functional design to accommodate movement and clarity onstage
- Helped create a complete diegetic environment that enhanced audience immersion
